Thibodeau, a former NBA coach of the year in Chicago, didn’t last much longer in Minnesota than his former star player Butler, who was shipped out after less than 18 months. Thibodeau had a losing record in almost 2½ seasons, going 97-107. He’ll be replaced by 32-year-old assistant Ryan Saunders, the son of former Timberwolves coach and executive Flip Saunders, on an interim basis.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 07, 2019 02:28 UTC